Men's College World Series action is back for the first time in two years, and there's going to be some thrilling matchups coming up.
One of the most explosive pitching staffs in the nation in No. 4 Vanderbilt will face off against the highest-scoring lineup in the nation in No. 5 Arizona in the first bracket, while a pair of the highest-ranked teams in the country square off with No. 2 Texas taking on No. 7 Mississippi State.
And that's just what's on tap for the first two days of the College World Series.
The field also includes a pair of ACC Cinderella teams in NC State and Virginia that entered have had improbable journeys to Omaha, and a pair of all-around dominant top-10 teams in No. 3 Tennessee and No. 9 Stanford.
Here is a complete guide for how to follow along with all the action coming up in the 2021 College World Series.
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2021 College World Series bracket
Bracket 1
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| No. 4 Vanderbilt | -- | -- |
| No. 5 Arizona | -- | -- |
| No. 9 Stanford | -- | -- |
| NC State | -- | -- |
Bracket 2
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| No. 2 Texas | -- | -- |
| No. 3 Tennessee | -- | -- |
| No. 7 Mississippi State | -- | -- |
| Virginia | -- | -- |
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How to watch 2021 College World Series
- Date: June 19-30
- Location: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska
- TV channels: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU
- Live stream: ESPN+ | fuboTV
ESPN has provided coverage of the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament throughout the postseason, and will continue into the College World Series. The games will alternate between being broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU until it reaches the finals, when ESPN2 will carry the first and third games and ESPN will have the second.
College baseball fans can also stream the games on ESPN+ or on fuboTV, though users will need the Sports Plus or fubo Extra add-on in order to view the games on ESPNU.
College baseball schedule, scores
Saturday, June 19
| Game | Time (Channel) |
|---|---|
| NC State vs. No. 9 Stanford | 2 p.m. (ESPN) |
| No. 5 Arizona vs. No. 4 Vanderbilt | 7 p.m. (ESPN) |
Sunday, June 20
| Game | Time (Channel) |
|---|---|
| Virginia vs. No. 3 Tennessee | 2 p.m. (ESPN2) |
| No. 2 Texas vs. No. 7 Mississippi State | 7 p.m. (ESPN2) |
Monday, June 21
| Game | Time (Channel) |
|---|---|
| NC State-Stanford loser vs. Arizona-Vanderbilt loser | 2 p.m. (ESPNU) |
| NC State-Stanford winner vs. Arizona-Vanderbilt winner | 7 p.m. (ESPN) |
Tuesday, June 22
| Game | Time (Channel) |
|---|---|
| Virginia-Tennessee loser vs. Texas-Mississippi State loser | 2 p.m. (ESPNU) |
| Virginia-Tennessee winner vs. Texas-Mississippi State winner | 7 p.m. (ESPN) |
Wednesday, June 23
Wednesday schedule to be announced
Thursday, June 24
Thursday schedule to be announced, if necessary
Friday, June 25
Friday schedule to be announced, if necessary
Monday, June 28
| CWS Finals | Time (Channel) |
|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 7 p.m. (ESPN2) |
Tuesday, June 29
| CWS Finals | Time (Channel) |
|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD | 7 p.m. (ESPN) |
Wednesday, June 30
| CWS Finals | Time (Channel) |
|---|---|
| TBD vs. TBD (if necessary) | 7 p.m. (ESPN2) |